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LIFE OF JOSE MARIA MORELOS
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Heritage Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. GOING ON: A presentation to honor the life of Jose Maria Morelos, a Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary leader in 19th century Mexico; afterwards, attendees can view the statue located on the north east corner of the library park; statue donated by the Mexican consulate in 2010
MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Where Does Your Money Go?, part two of the money management series to help identify where you spend your money, how much you spend and help you create a budget; space limited, registration required; free INFO: To register, call (928) 726-3904
CIBOLA FFA BARBECUE
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Cibola High School cafeteria, 4100 W. 20th St. GOING ON: Cibola High School FFA will hold their annual barbecue with tri-tip, beans, coleslaw, tortillas and homemade salsa; tickets can be purchased from Cibola FFA members or FFA sponsors; event coincides with Cibola football’s homecoming match-up with Valley Vista High School COST: $10 INFO: Contact Erika Derma at EDerma@yumaunion.org; Megan McKenna at MMcKenna@ yumaunion.org; or call (928) 5025700
CANDIDATE DISCUSSION
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Littlewood Fine Arts & Community Co-Op, 1480 S. 2nd Ave. GOING ON: Steve Farley, a candidate for Arizona governor, will have a press conference and discussion session; all political persuasions are encouraged to attend; become an informed citizen and get your questions answered; free
JAZZ AT JULIEANNA’S
WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St. GOING ON: Yuma Jazz Company Trio will be featured; sponsored by KAWC FM/AM; no admission charge INFO: Visit www.yumajazz.com
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Cocopah Bend RV and Golf Resort, 6800 S. Strand Ave. GOING ON: 13th annual Erick Inman scholarship golf tournament; proceeds will fund scholarships for local high school and college students COST: $75 INFO: Call (928) 246-5758 or email eifoundation2005@gmail.com
BUSHMASTER MEMORIAL SERVICE
WHEN: 7:45 a.m. WHERE: Desert Lawn Memorial Park GOING ON: Honoring our deceased members of Co. L. 158th Regimental Combat Team with guest speaker YPG commander Col. Ross Poppenberger INFO: Call Tony Rotella at (928) 782-3124
BUSINESS SHOWCASE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Drive GOING ON: Third annual business showcase by Yuma County Chamber of Commerce with door prizes, scavenger hunt; sponsors include YRMC, APS, 1st Bank Yuma, Quick Refrigeration, Hyundai of Yuma and RV World; experience the Children’s Museum of Yuma County, celebrate hometown heroes with first responders, a tri-tip lunch served by the Jaycees; open to public, free admission INFO: Call the chamber at (928) 782-2567
MILITARY/VETERAN WOMEN’S EXPO
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: AWC, 2020 S. Avenue 8E GOING ON: The expo is a free event to celebrate women who served and are serving in the military; come for a day of education, relaxation, pampering, prizes, food and more INFO: Call Nicole Baker at (602) 2553373 or email nbaker@azdvs.gov
SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE
WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive GOING ON: Learn how and when to start retirement benefits, other benefits offered by Social Security, Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage, how parts A, B and D work with each Medicare option, changes for 2017; free
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
WHEN: 10 to 10:45 a.m. WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1815 S. 8th Ave. GOING ON: Bring your pets as Father Emilio does the annual blessing of the animals INFO: Call Nerissa Freeman at (602) 402-1964 or email nerissafreeman@ gmail.com
UNIVERSITY ROTC INSTRUCTORS VISIT
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Kofa High School theater, 3100 S. Avenue A GOING ON: Learn about university ROTC scholarship opportunities, hear from ASU instructors who will provide a “student’s road map to success” from 9th grade to graduation; learn how students can prepare to compete for national service academy acceptance, hear from U.S. Naval Academy representative and one of Yuma’s own who recently graduated from Annapolis INFO: Call (928) 304-2239 or email skipper.hager0@gmail.com
RESUME WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS
WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Foothills Library, 13226 E. South Frontage Road GOING ON: Eliminating clutter from your resume - participants will create a complete professional resume, practice popular interview strategies, and have their essays peer-reviewed through this lecture, group critique course; free